Marshwinds International Incorporated · 8 hours ago
Identity Access Manager
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $210K/yrMarshwinds International Incorporated is seeking a Manager, Identity and Access Management to lead the development and evolution of the company's IAM program. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical ownership, focusing on modernizing identity architecture and ensuring secure access controls while aligning IAM practices with business and compliance requirements.
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Responsibilities
Own the architecture, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the enterprise IAM infrastructure, with Okta as the core identity platform
Lead the end-to-end integration and lifecycle management of applications into Okta, including SCIM provisioning and federated SSO setup
Redesign and manage scalable Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) frameworks to ensure secure, policy-driven access aligned with business functions
Collaborate with the Information Security team (10–20% of the role) to align IAM initiatives with regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, ISO 27001) and Zero Trust principles
Act as a hands-on subject matter expert in IAM systems, authentication standards (SAML, OAuth2, IPSIE, OIDC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement
Evaluate and continuously improve governance processes for identity lifecycle events, including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows, entitlement reviews, and periodic access certifications
Maintain comprehensive documentation, architecture diagrams, and SOPs to ensure clarity, operational efficiency, and audit readiness
Guide and support stakeholders on Okta and other IAM technologies, providing strategic input and hands-on troubleshooting for complex issues
Design, deploy, and maintain IAM workflows such as user onboarding/offboarding, registration, and provisioning/de-provisioning
Establish and enforce best practices for standardized access control management across all enterprise systems
Develop and execute migration strategies for onboarding new applications to Okta, replacing manual access processes with automated, auditable workflows
Provide escalation support and mentorship to the broader IT team on advanced IAM topics and complex service tickets
Translate business requirements into scalable IAM solutions by engaging stakeholders, removing blockers, and driving consensus around governance standards
Continuously align IAM architecture with the evolving business strategy, ensuring agility, compliance, and long-term scalability
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of IAM engineers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment that emphasizes ownership, accountability, and continuous learning
Define clear goals, roles, and expectations for team members; conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning
Provide technical direction while empowering the team to take initiative and innovate within secure IAM practices
Drive the hiring and onboarding process for new IAM team members, ensuring alignment with team culture and technical standards
Lead team planning activities including sprint planning, prioritization of IAM workstreams, and alignment with business objectives
Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders — including Information Security, IT Operations, Compliance, and Engineering — to align IAM services with evolving organizational needs
Serve as the strategic liaison between the IAM function and senior leadership, effectively communicating risks, progress, and value delivery
Define and track IAM KPIs (e.g., time-to-access, access request fulfillment rates, audit exceptions)
Oversee change management and configuration control in production identity systems
Lead troubleshooting and incident response efforts related to IAM service degradation, misconfigurations, or security exceptions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Proven experience leading and managing an IAM or Identity Engineering team, including performance management, mentorship, and team development
Demonstrated success in building and scaling IAM programs while managing cross-functional relationships with IT, Security, and business stakeholders
Hands-on experience with Okta administration and platform ownership, including SCIM provisioning, SSO integrations, and policy configuration
Deep knowledge of IAM protocols such as SCIM, SAML, OAuth2, and OIDC, and experience managing lifecycle events (joiner/mover/leaver)
Strong experience designing and managing RBAC or ABAC models in enterprise environments
In-depth understanding of regulatory and audit frameworks (e.g., SOX, SOC2, ISO 27001), with experience supporting compliance through IAM governance
Familiarity with API integrations and scripting (e.g., REST APIs, PowerShell, Python) for IAM-related automation and integration tasks
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively manage across technical and business teams
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Okta Certified Administrator or Architect
Company
Marshwinds International Incorporated
Marshwinds International is a leading provider of technology services to Fortune 1000 companies throughout the world and has the experience and expertise to assume the responsibility for assisting your company in solving your business needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase